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Current Affairs 5th Aug 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Balancing Competition And Sustainability For India Context: To achieve its net-zero emissions pledge, India requires contributions from every economic sector towards adopting greener production methods. Background Markets have traditionally been driven by supply and demand, the increasing impact of climate...

Editorial of the Day (5th Aug): Income Inequality and Inclusive Growth

Context: Wealth disparity in India highlights ethical concerns. Wealth Inequality in India: Key Statistics Top 1% Wealth Share: Own 22.6% of income and 40.1% of wealth. Wealth Distribution: The top 1% holds an average wealth of ₹54 million, 40 times...

PPP- Build Operate Transfer (BOT) Model and Related Challenges

Context: The Union government has approved 8 national high-speed corridor projects at a cost of Rs 50,655 crore. More in News This initiative is expected to generate 4.42 crore man-days of direct and indirect employment. 4 of the 8 highways...

Sensex Falls Over 2,500 Points and Nifty Crashes

In a dramatic turn of events, the Indian stock market witnessed a significant downturn as both the Sensex and Nifty experienced sharp declines. The Sensex fell by over 2,500 points, closing at 78,636.37, while the Nifty50 dropped by 698.70 points...

Current Affairs 3rd Aug 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Fully Accessible Route Context: In a recent notification RBI said that Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) will no longer have access to newly issued Indian government bonds with 14-year and 30-year tenors under the fully accessible route (FAR) with immediate effect....

What is Cloudburst? Its Causes, Effects, and Forecasting

On August 1-2, 2024, several cloudbursts occurred across Himachal Pradesh, causing severe flash floods and extensive damage. The affected areas include Nirmand, Sainj, Malana in Kullu, Padhar in Mandi, and Rampur in Shimla. The most significant damage occurred in the...

Wayanad Landslides, Causes, Impacts and Course of Action

Context: Recently Wayanad district in Kerala experienced multiple landslides, triggered by extremely heavy rainfall. Background of Landslides in Wayanad, Kerala On August 9, 2018, a significant flooding event affected Palakkad due to heavy rains and the opening of the Malampuzha...

India-UK Relations, Economic and Trade Metrics

Context: There is potential for a deeper U.K.-India economic partnership is vast. India-UK Relation: Strategic Partnerships and Engagements New Strategic Initiatives: U.K. has committed to a "new strategic partnership" with India, focusing on: Quickly finalising the U.K.-India Free Trade Agreement...

Editorial of the Day (2nd Aug): RTE Act covers admissions to KG Classes too

Context: Recently, Madras HC ruled that the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, applies to admissions to kindergarten. About Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 Genesis and Constitutional Amendments Unnikrishnan...

Current Affairs 2nd Aug 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Calling Attention Motion Context: Union Home Minister replied to a Calling Attention Motion raised on the matter of Wayanad Landslide About Calling Attention Motion It is introduced in the Parliament by a member to call the attention of a minister...